Dox

Pronunciation: /dɑks/

Definitions of dox

noun A slang term referring to the act of publicly revealing private information about someone, typically online.

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that someone tried to dox my friend online.

A2 Doxing is a serious violation of privacy and can have legal consequences.

B1 The dox contained personal information such as address and phone number.

B2 Victims of doxing often face harassment and threats as a result of their private information being exposed.

C1 The hacker was able to obtain and release the dox of several high-profile individuals.

C2 The dox was shared on various online forums, leading to widespread public outrage and calls for stricter privacy laws.

Examples of dox in a Sentence

formal The act of doxing someone is a serious violation of privacy and can have legal consequences.

informal I heard that someone tried to dox my friend on social media, but they were caught before any harm was done.

slang I can't believe that person had the audacity to dox their ex just to get back at them.

figurative In a way, sharing personal information online without consent is a form of digital doxing.

Grammatical Forms of dox

• past tense: doxed
• plural: doxes
• comparative: more dox
• superlative: most dox
• present tense: dox
• future tense: will dox
• perfect tense: have doxed
• continuous tense: is doxing
• singular: dox
• positive degree: dox
• infinitive: to dox
• gerund: doxing
• participle: doxed

Origin and Evolution of dox

First Known Use: 1990 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dox' is believed to have originated from the abbreviation of the word 'documents'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in internet slang to refer to releasing someone's personal information online, the term 'dox' has evolved to also mean conducting research or investigation on someone.